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KNOWLEDGE OF Cristalina
Cristalina is a small city located in the southeast of the state of Goiás, Brazil. The population in 2000 was 32,245.
Became a city: 1916
Elevation: 1,189 m.
Area of the municipality: 6,188.7 km2
CEP (postal code): 73850-000
Cristalina is located at the junction of two important highways-- the BR 040, which links Brasília to Belo Horizonte, and the BR 050, which links Brasília to São Paulo. This location alone has been responsible for much of the growth of the city, which had an increase in population with the foundation and continuous growth of Brasília, which is located at a distance of 125 km.
As the name indicates the town is famous for being one of the largest centers of production and commerce of precious and semi-precious stones and crystals in Brazil. The immense variety of stones (such as amethysts, sapphires, emeralds, blue topazes, and turmalinea) and of crystals (found in diverse sizes, shapes and colors) are responsible for the large number of tourists that visit the city.
Due to the altitude the climate is mild, with temperatures between 10 and 28 degrees celsius. Today Cristalina is known for its large production of grains, especially seeds. It produces soy, corn, beans, sorghum, and rice.
Became a city: 1916
Elevation: 1,189 m.
Area of the municipality: 6,188.7 km2
CEP (postal code): 73850-000
Cristalina is located at the junction of two important highways-- the BR 040, which links Brasília to Belo Horizonte, and the BR 050, which links Brasília to São Paulo. This location alone has been responsible for much of the growth of the city, which had an increase in population with the foundation and continuous growth of Brasília, which is located at a distance of 125 km.
As the name indicates the town is famous for being one of the largest centers of production and commerce of precious and semi-precious stones and crystals in Brazil. The immense variety of stones (such as amethysts, sapphires, emeralds, blue topazes, and turmalinea) and of crystals (found in diverse sizes, shapes and colors) are responsible for the large number of tourists that visit the city.
Due to the altitude the climate is mild, with temperatures between 10 and 28 degrees celsius. Today Cristalina is known for its large production of grains, especially seeds. It produces soy, corn, beans, sorghum, and rice.
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